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What Happens at a DUI Checkpoint? Driver's Guide
A practical guide explaining the DUI checkpoint process, common police questions, field sobriety and chemical testing, constitutional considerations, and safe driving practices.
RECENTLY REPORTED
Latest Publicly Reported Checkpoints
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21 Reports
Upcoming DUI Checkpoints
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| State | County | City | Location | Date | Time | Source |
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| Tennessee | Polk | Not specified | The planned checkpoint location is Old Fort Road at Old Federal Road. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Meigs | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct checkpoint activity on Cottonport Road near the Goodfield Creek Bridge. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Montgomery | Not specified | A sobriety checkpoint is planned for Highway 236 east of Princeton Circle. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Crockett | Not specified | Checkpoint activity will take place on Todd Levee Road north of the Madison County line. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Haywood | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol has scheduled a checkpoint on State Route 179 west of Sonny Fletcher. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Sullivan | Not specified | A sobriety checkpoint will be held at State Route 44 and US 421 near Darter Store. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Grainger | Not specified | The planned checkpoint area is State Route 131 near US 25E. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Warren | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct checkpoint activity on State Route 30 near State Route 127. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Fentress | Not specified | A sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for Highway 52 East near Allardt Baptist Church. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Clay | Not specified | The checkpoint will be located on Highway 53 near Industrial Drive. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Bedford | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol plans checkpoint operations on State Route 82 South near the 6.5-mile marker. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Lawrence | Not specified | A sobriety checkpoint will be conducted on US Highway 43 North near the 23.4-mile marker. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Benton | Not specified | Checkpoint activity is planned on US 641 near Birdsong Creek Bottom. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | McNairy | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a sobriety checkpoint at State Route 22 and State Route 69. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| New Jersey | Hudson | West New York | The West New York Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint near 5200 John F. Kennedy Boulevard to identify potentially impaired drivers and promote roadway safety. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | 10:00 PM – 4:00 AM | Source |
| Tennessee | Hamilton | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol is expected to hold a sobriety checkpoint near Washington and 20th Street. | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Obion | Not specified | A checkpoint will be set up at the State Route 21/State Route 22 intersection. | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Madison | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol will have a sobriety checkpoint along State Route 18 South near Medon. | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Decatur | Not specified | A sobriety checkpoint will be in place at US 412 and State Route 100. | Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| West Virginia | Marion | Fairmont | According to information published by West Virginia State Police, a sobriety checkpoint is scheduled on Speedway Avenue in Fairmont. | Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Source |
| California | Alameda | Fremont | According to publicly available information, the Fremont Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint within the city to identify potentially impaired drivers. | Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Source |
213 Reports
Past DUI Checkpoints
Displaying 15 recent DUI checkpoint reports from the past 7 days. Browse the archives below for older reports.
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| State | County | City | Location | Date | Time | Source |
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| Virginia | Richmond | Richmond | According to publicly available information, the Richmond Police Department is scheduled to conduct a DUI checkpoint at the 14th Street Bridge (Mayo Bridge) to promote roadway safety and discourage impaired driving. | Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Source |
| Tennessee | Meigs | Not specified | A checkpoint is scheduled along State Route 304 near Mr. Twister. | Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| California | San Francisco | San Francisco | The San Francisco Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI saturation operation at an undisclosed location to identify potentially impaired drivers. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM | Source |
| California | Orange | Orange | According to publicly available information, the Orange Police Department plans to conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location in west Orange. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Source |
| Ohio | Franklin | Sharon Township | The Franklin County DUI Task Force is scheduled to conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Morse Road east of Interstate 71. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM | Source |
| Ohio | Franklin | Sharon Township | The Franklin County DUI Task Force is scheduled to conduct a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 161 west of Interstate 71. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM | Source |
| Tennessee | Giles | Not specified | A checkpoint is planned on State Route 11 near the 13.1-mile marker. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Perry | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol will set up a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 13 North, approximately 0.1 mile north of the 29-mile marker. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Cumberland | Not specified | A checkpoint will be conducted along State Highway 299 near Airport Road. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Putnam | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol has scheduled a sobriety checkpoint on State Route 290 near Cumby Road. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Hawkins | Not specified | Checkpoint operations are planned on State Route 347 near Van Hill Road. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Franklin | Not specified | A sobriety checkpoint will be located on State Route 130 near Old Estill Springs Road. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Tennessee | Hamilton | Not specified | The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct checkpoint activity on 4th Avenue near East 31st Street. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| Georgia | DeKalb | Decatur | The Decatur Police Department will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the city to promote roadway safety. | Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Time not announced | Source |
| California | San Luis Obispo | Atascadero | The Atascadero Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an undisclosed location. | Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Source |
LATEST RESOURCES
Road Safety & DUI Awareness
ABOUT DUI CHECKPOINTS FINDER
Public Checkpoint Information. Safer Driving Decisions.
DUI Checkpoints Finder is an independent informational publisher covering publicly announced DUI and sobriety checkpoints, impaired-driving awareness, and road safety across the United States.
We organize available checkpoint announcements into clear, accessible reports. Our goal is to support public awareness and help readers understand published information, not to encourage anyone to avoid law enforcement.
CHECKPOINT INFORMATION
Find Publicly Reported DUI Checkpoint Details
Law-enforcement agencies sometimes announce checkpoints in advance. Available details may include a planned location, date, operating hours, and responsible agency. The information varies by jurisdiction and announcement.
Where
Review the city, county, road, or general area identified in a public announcement.
When
Find the reported operation date, when the agency has published one.
Operating Hours
Check the announced time window, if provided by the original source.
Who Reported It
Identify the agency or public notice associated with a report when available.
Changes & Updates
Understand that reports may be corrected, updated, postponed, or canceled.
A listing is informational; it is not a guarantee that an operation will take place exactly as announced. Browse reports by location →
WHY ROAD SAFETY MATTERS
Awareness Is Only One Part of Safer Roads
Alcohol and impairing drugs can affect judgment, reaction time, coordination, and the ability to recognize hazards. Driving while impaired puts drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users at risk.
Participating agencies use DUI checkpoints and other enforcement operations to address impaired driving. How those operations are conducted, and the laws governing them, vary by jurisdiction.
The most important decision happens before the drive: arrange safe transportation and never drive impaired.
How Our Information Helps
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Accessible Reports
View publicly reported details in a single, easy-to-read resource.
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Source Awareness
Learn why original agency notices matter when confirming information.
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Road Safety Education
Understand the risks of impaired driving and ways to prevent it.
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Responsible Planning
Choose a designated driver or another sober way home ahead of time.
MAKE EVERY RIDE A SAFE RIDE
Essential DUI Prevention & Road Safety Tips
Safe driving begins before you start the engine. Simple decisions can help protect everyone sharing the road.
Plan a sober ride
Choose a designated driver, taxi, rideshare, or public transportation before drinking.
Never drive impaired
Avoid driving after alcohol or drugs that can affect safe vehicle operation.
Don't rely on how you feel
Feeling alert does not prove that you are unimpaired or safe to drive.
Help prevent impaired driving
If someone may drive impaired, offer a safer transportation option without putting yourself at risk.
Follow traffic laws
Observe road signs, speed limits, seat belt requirements, and lawful traffic directions.
Stay focused
Avoid distractions and give yourself enough time to travel safely.
-- DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE --
Make the safe choice before you leave.
If you plan to drink, leave your vehicle at home or arrange another way to travel. Never use checkpoint listings to decide whether driving after drinking is acceptable.
Explore DUI & Road Safety Articles →ACCURACY & VERIFICATION
Checkpoint Information Can Change
Public enforcement announcements may be updated, postponed, relocated, or canceled. Independent reports may not reflect every later change, and some details may be missing.
Whenever possible, check the original announcement from the responsible agency for the most recent public information. A listing does not confirm that a checkpoint is currently operating; the absence of a listing does not mean no enforcement activity is planned.
HELPFUL ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI Checkpoints
Find straightforward explanations of DUI checkpoint reporting, independent publishing, and responsible driving.
What is a DUI checkpoint?
A DUI checkpoint is a traffic enforcement operation conducted by law enforcement to identify and deter impaired driving. Procedures and legal requirements depend on the jurisdiction and applicable law.
Where does DUI Checkpoints Finder get its information?
Information may come from publicly available law-enforcement announcements, press releases, public notices, and other accessible sources. The originating agency's announcement should be used to verify important details when available.
Is DUI Checkpoints Finder a government website?
No. We are an independent informational publisher and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the California Highway Patrol, any police or sheriff's department, or any other government or law-enforcement organization.
Are published checkpoint dates and times guaranteed?
No. Publicly reported locations, dates, and schedules may change or be incomplete. A listing is not a guarantee of current or future enforcement activity. Consult the original source when possible.
What should I do if I plan to consume alcohol?
Arrange a sober driver, taxi, rideshare, public transportation, or another safe way home before drinking. Never drive impaired, and never use checkpoint information to decide whether it is safe to drive.